Aussieveedubbers · VW Circuit Racing
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/105291/auto-to-manual-conversionshift-rod-question-now-solved
cnfabo ·
Joel ·
cb john ·
Before you cut the rod, measure the angle between the ends...from memory something around 17 degrees...cnfabo wrote:H guys
I have just welded in the cutch cable tube and decided to put my manual shifter rod in the tunnel just to see if everything was OK and its 3" or so to long..do I use the I auto one or have to shorten the manual one..
If I have to shorten the manual rod do I cut it the same length as the auto one???I have realised the shifter location is moved back....
Thanks
cnfabo ·
grumble ·
I should have a shift rod from an S bug if that may help. if you want to check lengths let me know by pm.cnfabo wrote:My manual one came out of my 64 beetle and the pan I'm converting is a 68/69 unless it got changed under the 68/69 shell once upon a time......
bajachris88 ·
cnfabo ·
Or this is another option but I'd use weld in threaded bungs...but surely there is another rod to use....???bajachris88 wrote:Use the shorter rod, cut the end off. Weld in a nut in the cut end of teh shift rod (like an M12 etc.)
Then, use a fully threaded m12 bolt, say 100mm long, weld the end of the cut shifter rod (or piece of tube) on the bolt head for the shift coupler.
Use another m12 nut as a lock nut, now you have a fully adjustable shift rod 👍
bajachris88 ·
cnfabo ·
Gotcha,coupler hex,cheaper the weld on bungs...and I thought it was called booker rods,not hooker " must be on your mind,lol....." He he...bajachris88 wrote:I think mine was an m12 coupler from a hardware store... its for coupling cyclone rods (also called hooker rods). its like a 25mm long 12mm nut. massaged it in with a hammer. 👍
grumble ·
grumble wrote:I should have a shift rod from an S bug if that may help. if you want to check lengths let me know by pm.cnfabo wrote:My manual one came out of my 64 beetle and the pan I'm converting is a 68/69 unless it got changed under the 68/69 shell once upon a time......
Joel ·
Well theres yer problem.cnfabo wrote:My manual one came out of my 64 beetle and the pan I'm converting is a 68/69 unless it got changed under the 68/69 shell once upon a time......
cnfabo ·
Thanks Joel,so I'm assuming they are not the same length as the auto one.or they are as the gearstick is in the same place??if so couldn't I use my auto one...Joel wrote:Well theres yer problem.cnfabo wrote:My manual one came out of my 64 beetle and the pan I'm converting is a 68/69 unless it got changed under the 68/69 shell once upon a time......
The 60s 6volt ones are a bit longer as the gearstick was further forward with a dogleg bend in it because of the heater control.
the 68-72 manual with the straight gearstick were the same length as what you need.
Craig Torrens ·
cnfabo ·
😂😂😂😂Craig Torrens wrote:Humpty should have one, he has everything else over there ! 😉
cnfabo ·